The organizing committee for Caribbean Wellness Day in St. Kitts agreed to focus on four areas mainly: reduce smoking, reduce use of salt, increase physical activity and increase comsumption of fruits and vegetables.

The highlight of the observance was a Wellness Fair.  The objectives of the Fair was to further promote Caribbean Wellness and to turn the spotlight on non-communicable diseases.

Minister of Health, the Honorable Rupert Herbert officially launched the Caribbean Wellness Day 2009 activities on Sunday 6th September, 2009 on the National Radio and Television.